glimpses of august in paris

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Enjoying a quiet spot in the Luxembourg Gardens,

where I often read and rested my feet :).

Did more of the same at the Tuileries.

Looking across the Seine at the Louvre

One of the many endlessly-fascinating truncated-corner buildings in Paris

Looking up at Sacre Couer

Water lilies at Giverny

Monet's front porch at Giverny

Starbucks, Paris-style

One of my many cafe summer salads

You may be wondering where all the people were while I was photographing during my weeks in Paris. Of course I visited most of the usual crowded tourist places. But since this was my vacation, I was especially trying to capture quiet moments where my imagination could live on without interference, where I could experience the efforts of the designing hands that created the beauty that still elevates this city. I hope you enjoyed a few glimpses along with me..